Institutional Research Director jobs in Jacksonville, NC

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

The temporary employee will complete a variety of projects/tasks in a support role to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness: This position will include using multiple instruments and methodologies to assist with assessment and research functions that support instructional effectiveness and UNCW accreditation. Responsibilities include analysis and reporting of data, development of presentations and training; and providing project management support for projects. This position requires someone who is detailed oriented and produces professional, high-quality deliverables.

Essential functions of the position include:
* Uses multiple assessment tools and research methodologies to collect, code and analyze data
* Determine correlations and trends that impact course, program, and institutional performance
* Interpret and translate data to create meaningful reports appropriate to the audience using charts, graphs, statistical applications, and/or data visualization software
* Conduct survey administrations and research studies to support institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes assessment
* Assist in a variety of assessment and evaluation activities to support continuous improvement
* Communicates with faculty through email, phone calls, and Zoom
* Tracks progress and updates project management software
* Prepare research reports as appropriate
* Other duties as assigned

Computer proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R)
Availability to work face-to-face in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; 15-29 hours a week

* Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
* Strong grammar and writing skills
* Strong critical thinking and analytic skills
* Proficient in MS Excel and other statistical software to transform the data and conduct analysis
* Demonstrated ability to develop presentations from diverse data sources
* Strong technical skills/experience: Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Acrobat, Statistical software
* Ability to work independently and in a highly participative team environment
* Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills
* Excellent administrative skills and customer service skills
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.